Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children

LIBRE NGA SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES, GIDAGSA SA 1,200 KA BATA SA DAVAO CITY

MIABOT na sa kapin 1,200 ka bata ang nagpalista sa Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC) sulod lang sa pipila ka bulan sukad kini giablihan.

Ang DCSNICC nagaserbisyo sa mga batang 0 hangtod 6-anyos ug nagahatag og libre nga early intervention programs alang sa mga bata nga adunay intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, speech ug language delay, learning disorder, physical ug sensory disabilities, lakip na ang hearing ug visual impairment.

Sumala ni Dr. Ferriza Maria A. Isaguirre, development pediatrician sa DCSNICC, ang kadaghan sa nagpalista nagpakita nga misaka ang kahibalo ug pagdawat sa early childhood intervention sa dakbayan.

Dugang niya nga ang mga bata nga nagpalista nagahulat karon sa ilang evaluation ug therapy schedules, ilabi na sa speech, occupational, ug physical therapy.

Nagpakita ang numero nga dako ang panginahanglan sa maong serbisyo, ilabi na alang sa mga pamilya nga dili makaya ang mahal nga private therapy, ug nagpasabot nga importante ang padayon nga suporta sa lokal nga pangagamhanan alang sa maong programa.

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𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 1𝐊 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧-𝐮𝐩𝐬

The Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC), a facility dedicated to early childhood intervention, has already recorded around 1,200 sign-ups in just a few months of operation.

The center, which caters to children aged 0 to 6 years old, provides free service and programs for Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech or Language Impairment, Specific Learning Disorder, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment/Hearing Loss, Sensory Delays, and cognitive delays.

Dr. Ferriza Maria A. Isaguirre, Development Pediatrician of DCSNICC, said that the number of sign-ups reflected the growing awareness and acceptance of early childhood intervention.

“Since we started the Davao City Special Need Intervention Center, there are already around one thousand two hundred sign ups. Ibig sabihin may nagpa linya na 1,200 children (Since we started the Davao City Special Need Intervention Center, there are already around one thousand two hundred sign ups. That means there are 1,200 children in line),” she told Usapang Pambata: Special Office for Children's Concern (SOCC) over Davao City Disaster Radio on January 6, 2026.

Isaguirre explained that the center offers a comprehensive range of programs including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. There is also a special education services, playgroup program, auditory hearing tests, developmental evaluation and other medical groups that would offer free services.

Beyond the therapy, DCSNICC also helps parents, through its social workers, to help them understand the misconceptions that delays critical intervention.

“Part of the things that we want to do in the center is to help them understand. Naay mga program para sa ginikanan nga gina educate sila unsa ni and our social workers also help in letting the parents understand. So ang aming ginatry ipakita sa parent is you have to help your child. The only person, the first person who can help your child is you and that comes with accepting that your child needs help (Part of the things that we want to do in the center is to help them understand. There are programs for parents that educate them and our social workers also help them to understand. So what we want to show the parents is that you have to help your child. The only person, the first person who can help your child is you and that comes with accepting that your child needs help),” she added.

As the center nears its first year, DCSNICC has already demonstrated both the urgent demand for early intervention and the city’s determination to build a future where no child is left behind.

“Davao City residents are very fortunate that we have this type of service that we are giving the people of Davao City. Because we know, just based on the number, daghan gyud nanginahanglan and the services are really meant for those who cannot afford the private type of services (Davao City residents are very fortunate that we have this type of service that we are giving the people of Davao City. Because we know, just based on the number, there are many who are in need and the services are really meant for those who cannot afford the private type of services),” she said. CIO

Written by: K. Malasado
Edited by: A. Nawal
Photo by: J. Faelnar

Our heartfelt thanks to the CASTRO FAMILY and YELLOW A MANPOWER AGENCY for generously sharing their blessings with the children from our Speech Therapy Unit and Occupational Therapy Unit. Your kindness brought joy and smiles to our kids.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7

Daghang salamat sa inyong dakong kasing-kasing ug pag suporta para sa among mga bata. May your kindness return to you a hundredfold.

33rd National Children's Month Celebration
THEME: OSAEC-CSAEM: Kaligtasab at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!

A joyful and meaningful celebration filled the Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children as we honored the rights, safety, and well-being of every child.

Daghan kaayong kalipay, ug creative activities nga nagpakita na kahinungdanon sa pagpanalipod ug pag-amuma sa atong mga bata. Every moment reminded us that every child deserves a SAFE, NURTURING,& EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT.

Kini nga kalihukan nagpahinumdom nato nga ang KATUNGOD ug KALUWASAN sa bata atong ipaglaban kay sila ang kaugmaon.

A heartfelt thank you to Autismbilities PH for helping us make this event possible and memorable for our kids. Your support truly made a difference.

Together, let's champion the rights of every child.

Our heartfelt thanks to SunStar Davao for capturing the special moments shared by our children and their parents during our Gift-Giving Celebration.
This meaningful activity was made possible through the generosity of Vines And Branches Montessori School along Bacaca Road, Davao City, as part of their Community Service Learning 2025, together with their dedicated teachers, staff, and selected students.
Your kindness brought smiles, joy, and warmth to our children—reminding us that true community is built through service, love, and shared moments of giving.
Daghang salamat for making this day extra memorable for our DCSNICC family.

Today’s parent training brought together families eager to learn, share, and strengthen their understanding of how to support their children’s unique developmental needs. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions, practical insights, and guided reflections—all aimed at helping parents take confident, informed steps in nurturing their child’s growth.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Ma. Jesusa Geraldine Solis for sharing her expertise and inspiring every parent in attendance.

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙊𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2025 & 𝘼𝘿𝙃𝘿 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 “𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙊𝙏 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮,” 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝘾𝙎𝙉𝙄𝘾𝘾 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 27, 2025, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.

From the Walkathon “Steps of Inclusion” to the Zumba warm-up, reflection moments, and special awards, the event highlighted how every step big or small brings us closer to understanding and embracing neurodiversity.
Parents, children, teachers, and therapists walked hand in hand, celebrating not only progress but also the joy of participation and belonging. Truly, “We walked not just for strength, but for inclusion.”
Together, let’s continue to support individuals with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions by creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

Safety begins with knowledge and readiness! Last October 22 - 23, 2025, our DCSNICC staff actively participated in a hands-on emergency preparedness drill focusing on Fire Safety using fire extinguishers, Basic First Aid, and Basic Life Support (BLS).
We were honored to have Mr. Alanodin Ipong Sali from Sambunotan Youth Organization (SYO) as our dedicated trainer, who shared valuable skills and techniques in responding to real-life emergencies.
Kini nga kalihukan nagpalig-on sa kahibalo ug kasinatian sa matag usa aron andam kita sa bisan unsang sitwasyon. With teamwork, awareness, and preparedness, we build a community that is safe and ready to respond.

Disclaimer: The blood shown in the pictures is artificial and used for SIMULATION purposes only. No real injury or harm occurred.

PREPAREDNESS SAVES LIVES!
In response to the strong earthquake and continuous shaking, our center immediately conducted an earthquake preparedness and emergency training to ensure everyone's safety and readiness.

The activity was actively participated in by our teaching and non-teaching staff, together with our supportive parents. through practical drills and simulations, participants learned the importance of "Drop, Cover, and Hold" a simple but vital response during emergencies.

We were honored to have Sir Fritz Hernandez from CDRRMO as our resource speaker, who shared valuable knowledge and insights on disaster awareness and response.

Kini nga kalihukan nagpalig-on sa atong kahibalo ug ka kahandam aron mapanalipdan ang kaugalingon ug ang komunidad panahon sa katalagman.

Together, we build a culture of safety, awareness, and preparedness.